some steps forward

Around this time last year I asked for more the of the good stuff. I also mentioned that a new year is not a reset button and nothing will change until we make the effort to change things. The more I think about it the more its true. I'm at the stage in my life when the decision of what my life will amount to lies increasingly on me. Its like the safety net has been removed and its scary. And more and more its obvious that nothing will happen unless I move and actually apply myself, recognising it may well take a lot of effort and persistence than I have come to expect.

For 2012 I want things to be different, like radically. That's what I want. I want to be less afraid and over evaluate everything. I want to be bold and take bold steps I think are worth taking. I want a lot of things. But what I need is room to grow even if its a little bit because it matters. Especially to me.

Going to camp taught me that troubles will come and really asking God to take away those problems is not being productive and in some ways its working against God's purposes. Instead seek strength, patience and perseverance throughout the storms and see the salvation of the Lord. He promises to be there through it all, not to watch you fall on your face but to carry you through it.

Loving father keep your promises, and continually remind us of them.
-ONWARD!

2012

Right from the start let me say that i think its unlikely that the world will come to an end in 2012. The movie is almost 3hours long but you don't feel it. Its been beautifully written so that nothing seems like its not suppose to be there. Everything matters. From the crazy charlie to the unreal narrow escapes from danger and destruction.

Since its a newish movie i dont want to spoil it too much but i noticed a strong sony+microsoft presence in the movie. If there's one thing the movie tried to highlight its human sacrifice and the importance of relationships, family. And even though its about the destruction of the world there are a few moments where you can laugh and at least one moment where you might want to look away :)

Overall i will give it a 9/10. Go see it.

-ONWARD